"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"
Origin: Old Persian
Language: English
Darion
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A regal Persian name meaning holder of goodness
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Meaning & Origin
"wealthy, kingly"
Origin: Greek Dareios
Language: Greek
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The Story of Darion
Darion is a variant of Darius, tracing to Old Persian Darayavausha meaning possessing goodness or he who holds firm the good, borne by three great Persian kings. The softer -on ending gives it a melodic contemporary feel while preserving its ancient royal pedigree.
Darion gained popularity in the US from the 1980s onward, appealing especially to African American families who favored its regal sound and ancient pedigree. It peaked in the mid-1990s and has remained steady.
Darius the Great (522-486 BC) was one of the most powerful rulers in world history, building Persepolis and expanding the Persian Empire from Egypt to India. Bearers of this name carry a legacy of ancient imperial greatness.
Historical Record
Darion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 7,172 babies have been named Darion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darion is past its peak , currently ranked #2,709 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Darius the Great appears in the Biblical books of Daniel, Ezra, and Nehemiah
- Three Persian kings bore the name Darius, spanning from 522 to 336 BC
Darion in Other Languages
Greek
Δαρείος
Arabic
داريوس
French
Darius
Persian
داریوش
Spanish
Dario
Popularity Over Time
#2,709
Current Rank
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Peaked 1994
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Achaemenid Persian king (522-486 BC) who expanded the Persian Empire to its greatest extent, known for Persepolis
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,709
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Cultural Origins
- American Persian African American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Dari
Dary
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darion
What does the name Darion mean?
"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (from Old Persian). "wealthy, kingly" (from Greek Dareios). Darion is a variant of Darius, tracing to Old Persian Darayavausha meaning possessing goodness or he who holds firm the good, borne by three great Persian kings. The softer -on ending gives it a melodic contemporary feel while preserving its ancient royal pedigree.
What is the origin of the name Darion?
Darion has Old Persian, Greek Dareios, American, Persian, and African American origins. In Old Persian, it means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good". In Greek Dareios, it means "wealthy, kingly".
Is Darion a boy or girl name?
Darion is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2709. As a girl name, it is ranked #55423. Darion is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Darion?
Darion is currently ranked #2709 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Darion?
Common nicknames for Darion include Dari and Dary.
What are good middle names for Darion?
Popular middle name pairings include Darion James, Darion Michael, Darion Lee, Darion Xavier, Darion Elijah, Darion Anthony, and Darion Scott.
What are good sibling names for Darion?
Names that pair well with Darion as siblings include Kamari, Elijah, Serenity, Naomi, Marcus, and Aaliyah.
How many syllables does Darion have?
Darion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Darion a common or rare name?
Darion is an uncommon name, ranked #2709 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Darion
Darion is a boy name with American, Persian, and African American origins . The name means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" in Old Persian .
Is Darion a boy or girl name? Darion is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,709 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,423. Darion is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darion is currently ranked #2,709 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Darion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Darion include Dari and Dary. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darion include Dariel, Dario, Darius, Darian, Darien . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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